Can Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used On 2021 Ram 2500?

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I have a reese 5th wheel hitch that mounts in a very similar way that this adaptor mounts to my truck. Is there a way to mount my hitch to this adaptor or is there another adaptor? It is a reese elite 18k. thank you

asked by: David P

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Expert Reply:

There are several 5th wheel hitches that will fit nicely onto your 2021 Ram 2500, however, the Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel unfortunately does not have a way to pair up to your vehicle. Reese has designed the Elite hitches to work with Ford puck system or custom-fit kits which are not available for your truck.

I'm sure this isn't the answer you were looking for, but I will leave you with some recommendations in case you decide to sell your current 5th wheel and look into a new 5th wheel hitch.

For 8' bed and OEM prep package: Reese M5 5th Wheel 20,000 lbs # RP30918
For 8' bed without OEM prep package: Reese M5 5th Wheel 20,000 lbs # RP30928 along with # RP30035-522.
For 6-1/2' bed with OEM prep package: Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch16,000 lbs # RP30051 along with #RP30154.
For 6-1/2' bed without OEM prep package: Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch16,000 lbs # RP30051 with # RP30035-522.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

Yes, the gooseneck hitch balls for the factory prep packages are the same for Ram and Ford. If you need a new hitch ball for either of these systems than you can use the Curt Pop-In Ball part #C60601 or the Reese Pop-In Ball part #RP19311.

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Answer 2

The lube plate #RP83001 will do the job to keep your pin box from scraping as it slides onto the head of your Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30922 but you can also grease the jaws using a grease gun like #L30132 to apply grease to the grease…

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Answer 3

Curt and Reese both make exceptional 5th wheel hitches and you really wouldn't go wrong with a hitch from either of these manufacturers. Since you have the factory puck system I recommend first narrowing down your options to hitches that will…

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Answer 4

I spoke to my contact at Reese and you have a couple options. If you wanted to use your current hitch in your new truck you will need to upgrade the slider of it to the #RP50024. Or, if you have a short bed truck and need the slider for tight turns,…

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Answer 5

The part number you provided, which in our system is #BWRVB3500, is just the replacement base for the standard Companion hitch which is #BWRVK3500. If they are selling just the base then you will also need the head which is #BWRVC3006. Your 2018 Ram…

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Answer 6

We do have a great selection of 5th wheel hitches that can be used with the factory puck system on your 2019 Ram 3500, however there's unfortunately not an adapter available that would allow you to mount your existing Reese Elite 5th Wheel Hitch.…

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Answer 7

For your 2020 Ram 2500 Long Bed I really like the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs part #RP30918 . This hitch is one of the easiest to use, offers great ride quality and is extremely well made.…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch, #RP30918, for your 2015 Ram 2500 with 6ft bed and prep package, can be used to tow a trailer that is equipped with a Reese Revolution pin box. You'll also need the custom wedge kit #RP44FR to prevent the king…

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Answer 9

We have a few fifth wheel hitches that were specifically designed to fit the hitch prep package of your 2015 Ram 3500 with an 8 foot bed such as the following: Curt 20k Hitch part #C16530-16021 Curt 24K Hitch part #C16545-16021 Curt 16k Hitch part…

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Answer 10

The only way the Reese M5 fifth wheel hitch part #RP30918 could fit your 2017 Ram 2500 is if you had Ram install the Mopar rail kit at a Ram dealer. They will install it after the fact so this would work. Otherwise to do an underbed fifth wheel hitch…

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Answer 11

There is an option to add a 5th wheel hitch to your 2020 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory puck system and side boxes, though for clearance what you will need is a fixed hitch and a Sidewinder pin box. The Sidewinder will replace your 5th wheel…

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Answer 12

On the Reese M5 #RP30918, you are correct that the small circle above the jaws is a grease fitting. According to Reese you will need a grease gun like part #L30132 with a grease needle adapter, which is available at most parts stores.

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